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closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Castle Park Fencing

[Thetford Town Council - Main Number](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thetford-town-council-main-number)

Estimated value

£8,000 to £20,000

Published

22 Feb 2019

Deadline

Closed

22 Mar 2019

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Thetford Town Council is seeking quotations for the fencing of Castle Park

### TTC/18/008

Please find the specification for the tender for the fencing of Castle Park

Quotation Requirements:

A fully costed quotation for the installation of fencing as specified in Appendix A. Please can you provide a price for the fencing and gates separately as well as a total figure.

The council requires a copy of your public liability insurance, health and safety policy, example method statement and risk assessment.

2 examples of similar projects you have undertaken, and 2 references

Failure to supply any of the information requested in the attached specification will result in the Tender being rejected.

### Please note these works are pending commons consent

Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk (01842) 754247.

Quotations to be received by noon, Friday the 22nd of March 2019.

Tender to be sent in sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - Castle Park Fencing

For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council

Postal Address: The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS

### Tel: (01842) 754247

Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014.

Should you require further information over and above the tender requirements then please do not hesitate to call.

### Yours sincerely

Tina Cunnell BSc (Hons)

Town Clerk

### Appendix A

### Specification of Castle Park Fencing

We require bow top fence railings which meet the relevant British Standard BS1722 part 9.

â&#128;¢ Contractor will be required to take down existing timber post and 2 rail fencing and removing from site.

â&#128;¢ Supply and install 278m of standard bow top railings complete

â&#128;¢ Complete with 3.6 meters wide double leaf gates.

â&#128;¢ All the above to have a finished height of 1.2 meters.

â&#128;¢ Black finish required for gates and fencing

â&#128;¢ Fence posts to be concreted in to depth of 600mm using fast set Post Mix

to sustain constructional ground anchoring.

â&#128;¢ Gates are fixed on adjustable hinges, with pad lockable drop bolts and pad

lockable slide latches.

â&#128;¢ Gate posts to be concreted in to a depth of 900mm using ballast and cement.

â&#128;¢ To confirm all areas to be CAT scanned and surveyed for utilities before

commencing any works.

â&#128;¢ To make time allowance that the site is a scheduled ancient monument and works will need to be approved/monitored by appointed archaeologist (Thetford Town Council will pay for the archaeologist)

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## CPV classification

Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/94c81f2c-4c7a-4b02-a51b-d5c59fc54d66)

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